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December 26 2006

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A photograph of a ceremonial gilt face-shaped ornament or mask-like murti placed on a white draped table, decorated with multicoloured garlands, a crown-like white flower ornament on top, and yellow flower petals scattered before it. Several people kneel or stand around it: a man in a white shirt kneels and reaches toward the ornament, a woman in a yellow sari kneels beside it with hands folded, and to the right women in blue, purple and cream saris stand and bow with hands together. A man in a beige kurta stands at the left. Behind is a large red backdrop of a smiling face and dark curtains hung with white and yellow flower strands.2006-12-26September 15 20152015-09-15January 11 20172017-01-11August 05 20102010-08-05Outdoor festival procession photographed from ground level beneath trees. Dominating the frame is an ornate golden ratha or palanquin-style vehicle draped in yellow and purple garlands, with hanging brass bells and tassels in green, red and blue. A large saffron-yellow parasol with a lotus motif shades a golden elephant-headed carved finial at the front. A shirtless attendant in white cloth stands on the left of the vehicle, partly visible. Along the right, a bald man in white clothing and several devotees stand behind a wire fence, watching the procession.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of a decorated procession vehicle. Golden ornamental finials and round gold discs crown the structure against a pale blue sky, with bamboo stalks at right. Only the top of one person's head is visible at the bottom edge.2010-12-20A photograph of a devotional darshan event in a decorated hall. Behind the stage hangs a large red-toned portrait of a smiling man with long hair, framed by garlands of white and yellow flowers. A seated figure in white with a saffron-orange turban and a dark red rounded headdress receives devotees; he wears a white garment and is positioned before a golden studded ornamental shield with a central face motif, set on a white-draped table covered with yellow petals. Devotees kneel and bow to him: a man in a white shirt kneels at the table, a woman in a yellow floral dress kneels beside it, and women in saris and white attire stand clapping and watching at the right. A man in a beige kurta stands at the left holding a cream cloth. A crown-like silver ornament hangs above the seated figure.2006-12-26December 20 20102010-12-20A photograph of a golden five-hooded cobra canopy (naga kudai) arching over a deity murti, which is draped with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and orange flowers. The gold serpent hood has scaled texture and curled side ornaments against a dark background, with faint orange and red draperies visible at the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2013-10-06A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, topped by a golden canopy. The central man wears a gold headdress, a heavy gold necklace, a pink and white garland, and gold bangles, with a gold trident-topped staff beside the throne. Around him, a crowd of devotees is seated with their backs to the camera: women in orange and cream saris with long braids, and men in white dhotis with gold borders. A purple backdrop completes the stage setting. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial reception on the stage. a person: the central figure has a distinctive gold headdress, heavy gold ornaments and a garland, which matches the page's claimed presence.2016-12-23December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11